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In 2017, Samsung acquired HARMAN International looking at its potential in the automobile and audio space. Now, the company is expanding its presence in the automobile market briskly. Volkswagen Group has announced that it has developed an app store for all its cars in partnership with Harman. Volkswagen Group, the world's second-biggest car manufacturer, is […]
We have team members at MWC 2023 in Barcelona as we speak, visiting booths hosted by Samsung and other brands. We just paid Xiaomi's booth a visit, where the company is showcasing the Mi Mix Fold 2 foldable phone — a rival to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 — among other devices. And we couldn't […]
Samsung Electronics subsidiary Harman revealed a suite of in-car technologies under the “Ready” brand at CES 2023. And this week, Harman Automotive confirmed that its latest partner for Ready Upgrade technology is none other than the Italian supercar brand Ferrari. Harman's new multi-faceted partnership with Ferrari will bring the Ready Upgrade hardware and software in-cabin […]
Samsung and its subsidiary Harman International have revealed a new automotive driver assistance solution at CES 2023. It's an upgraded version of the existing Ready Care technology. The latter consists of a camera and sensors that gather driver data regarding fatigue and vital signs and can provide alternative routes to lower the driver's stress levels. […]
Although Samsung's quarterly profit declined in Q3 2022 for the first time in three years, some Samsung arms and businesses performed better than others. According to the Korean media, Samsung Electronics has had a great Q3 in the automotive electronics market and reached record-high quarterly earnings. LG Electronics did the same. Demand for automobiles in […]
Samsung has showcased its next-generation Digital Cockpit for connected cars. Powered by Harman's automotive technology, Digital Cockpit 2021 comes with multiple screens inside and outside the car. It also features 5G connectivity, enhanced safety, and a comfortable user experience. The company wants connected cars not to be limited to just transportation but to become comfortable […]
Samsung is planning to collaborate with South Korean carmaker Hyundai for electric cars. It is being reported that top bosses of the two firms met to discuss a potential collaboration. Samsung may want to supply EV batteries and other connected car components for Hyundai's electric vehicles. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Chung Eui-sun, Executive […]
Samsung has addressed recent rumors which suggested that the company might enter the automotive business as a player. It currently makes technological components for cars that are used by many manufacturers. The rumors suggested that Samsung would actually get into the business of making cars by acquiring a manufacturer. The company has denied it, saying […]
Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced that it's teaming up with SmartThings to further advance the Internet of Things. This is a collaboration between companies owned by Samsung as many of you might be aware that IoT darling SmartThings was acquired by Samsung back in 2014. This engineering partnership is between […]
Samsung has said that it's going to start full-fledged sales of audio products from Harman International in its home country of South Korea. The company announced in November last year that it was going to acquire Harman for $8 billion. This was Samsung Electronics' biggest acquisition yet, aimed it giving it a major presence in […]
Samsung lapped up Harman International last year for $8 billion to strengthen its connected automobile and consumer audio portfolio. Later, the company started using Harman-owned AKG's audio technologies into its mobile devices and accessories. Harman and Samsung recently showcased new entertainment products that are a result of their close collaboration. Now, Harman has announced that […]
It would appear that Samsung really wants consumers to know it has acquired Harman International as it's plastered its branding all over the firm's corporate logo. Business Korea believes that the new emblem will help emphasize that Harman isn't only an audio company any more; it also designs and produces IoT solutions. Don't expect to see Samsung's […]
Samsung has been elected to a board membership position following elections at the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) general meeting earlier this month. 5GAA will now be able to better leverage Samsung's industry leadership in telecommunications as well as the telematics and infotainment technologies that it recently acquired through Harman International after Samsung's election to the […]
Samsung has been on a bit of an acquisition spree lately. Late last year it announced the acquisition of Viv Labs, an artificial intelligence company founded by the creators of Siri. It also paid $8 billion to acquire Harman International, this was the company's biggest acquisition yet. Samsung has now said that it will continue […]
Samsung completed its acquisition of Harman International on March 11. Harman has since posted its results for the first quarter which reveal that from March 11 to the end of Q1, the company posted 537.749 billion won in sales and 24.449 billion won in net profit. Harman International Industries is an unlisted company at this […]